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X: The Unknown

1956-09-21 · 81 min · ★ 6.1

Horror · Science Fiction · Mystery

Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village. An American research scientist at a nearby nuclear plant joins with a British investigator to discover why the victims were radioactively burned and why, shortly thereafter, a series of radiation-related incidents are occurring in an ever-growing straight line away from the fissure.

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Directors
Leslie Norman
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dean JaggerDean JaggerDr. Adam Royston
Leo McKernLeo McKernInspector McGill
William LucasWilliam LucasPeter Elliott
Edward ChapmanEdward ChapmanJohn Elliott
John HarveyJohn HarveyMaj. Cartwright
Michael RipperMichael RipperSgt. Harry Grimsdyke
Anthony NewleyAnthony NewleyLCpl. 'Spider' Webb
Ian MacNaughtonIan MacNaughtonPvt. Haggis
Peter HammondPeter HammondLt. Bannerman
Kenneth CopeKenneth CopePvt. Lansing
Michael BrookeWillie Harding
Frazer HinesFrazer HinesIan Osborn
Neil WilsonNeil WilsonRussell
Stella KimballWillie's Nurse
Jameson ClarkJameson ClarkJack Harding
Jane AirdVi Harding
Neil HallettNeil HallettHarry, the amorous intern
Marianne BraunsZena, the amorous nurse
Max BrimmellHospital Superintendant
Brown DerbyBrown DerbyThe Vicar

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